Prudential's Net Profit Doubles
On Growth at All Major Units

LONDON -- Insurance company Prudential PLC said its 2004 net profit more than doubled on strong growth at all three of its major business units -- the U.S., Asia, and the U.K. and Europe.

Net profit on an achieved basis rose to &pound;1.05 billion ($2 billion) from &pound;485 million. The company took &pound;202 million in charges, including &pound;66 million for ending certain client contributions to pension...